Welcome, we are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. We would like you

to know that:

Nursery services are available upon request. The nursery is located on the second floor.

An asterisk (*) located before an event means that we invite you to rise in body or in spirit.

You are invited to join us for refreshments in the lounge after the service.

The pastor is available to meet with you to answer any questions or address any concerns

about the church you might have, and for pastoral counseling or conversation, and visits.

We hope to see you again!

Second Sunday in Lent March 17 10:00 am

First United Methodist Church of Trenton

A family of God, through the love of Jesus Christ:

Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Embracing Everyone!

Words of Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Heidi Reinker

Prelude Organist/pianist Jeff Burke Call to Worship: Psalm 27 selected verses 1, 7-14

Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? People: The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Leader: Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me! People: "Come," my heart said, "seek the Lord's face." Your face, O Lord, I seek. Leader: Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, for you have been my help. People: Cast me not off, forsake me not, O God of my salvation! If my father and mother should forsake me, the Lord would take me up. Leader: Teach me your way, O Lord; and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. People: Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. Leader: I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! All: Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage. Wait for the Lord!

*Opening Hymn "Jesus Shall Reign" # 157

Opening Prayer: Prayer of John Chrysostom # 412 Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his name, you will be in the midst of them. Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

The Affirmation of Faith from I Timothy # 889

Gospel Lesson: Luke 13:31-35

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Words of Reflection

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!" Luke 13: 34 NIV

Response to the Gospel Lesson

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God, for which people say: People: Thanks be to God! Amen.

Hymns "Breathe on Me, Breath of God” # 420

"On Eagle's Wings" # 143

*Prayers of the People

What joys or concerns do you want to take to God in prayer?

Do you have a story to share as to how God has worked in your life recently?

Pastoral Prayer leading into the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Epistle Lesson- Philippians 3: 17-4:1 *Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” # 348 Sermon Rev. Heidi Reinker *Hymn "I Am Thine, O Lord” # 419 Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Offering Prayer Offertory Music *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, # 95

Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Benediction It is our tradition to form a circle around the perimeter of the church after the benediction to sing “Peace on Earth” while holding hands. If you are uncomfortable with this,

you may proceed directly to the fellowship hall for refreshments!

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Closing Hymn “Let There Be Peace on Earth” # 431

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me;

Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.

With God our Creator, children all are we.

Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:

To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

*Postlude

Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of fellowship.

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Altar Flowers:

Coffee Hour: Soup Luncheon following the worship service

Liturgist: Lynn Lash

Greeters: Maureen Burr & Faith Cookson

Liturgical Resources:

Call to Worship- Opening Prayer-

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

Those who are hospitalized:

Those who are home:

Lynee Zajac-Beck– Jackie Hull Debbie Moffitt Botta –Greg Moffitt

Cahalan Family– Joe & Paulette Wilson

Kathy Callicoat

Robb Clarkson-Lee & Jan Wynn Cousin

Don Dameron-Lee & Jan Wynn

brother-in-law

Jo Kampschoer Ruth Kasenow

Sherry Lang-Kathy Myers Steve – Tom Brown

Betty Lozo

Pat Menatac Stan & Betty Miller

Kathy Myers Alex Nicol– Ruth Ann Brewer

Kim Noel– Jackie Hull Morris Prater– Father of Tom Prater

Shannon Prater-Lee and Jan Wynn’s

daughter Ryan Randazzo– Betty and Stan Miller-

grandson

Wildred St. Amour– Kathy Myers’s brother-in-law

Joe Wilson Janet Wolfe-Ruth Kasenow’s daughter

Jeff Wynn– Lee and Jan Wynn son Lee Wynn

Those serving our country:

Sergeant Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson

Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Davis (Army, New York)

CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer

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Adult Bible Study

We are studying Amos in the Old Testament.

Join us Tuesdays at 1 pm in the lounge.

Newcomers are always welcome

to jump in and join us anytime!

Trenton First UMC Announcements

Breakfast & Devotion If you’re looking for a way to start the week with good food, great company and a brief devotion, then come join us at the diner.

The next breakfast will be tomorrow at 8 am

Mom’s Restaurant,

2691 Fort St, Trenton

Our Lenten Study will be

Bob Goff‘s book

Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an

Ordinary World.

Lenten study will be on

Wednesdays at 7 pm

March 20th , 27th

April 10th

Soup and Salad Potluck Luncheon today after worship

Methodiners Sunday, March 31st.

Taza Fresh Grill Restaurant.

16185 Dix-Toledo Southgate, MI

Sign up sheets are on the piano

Holy Week Worship

Maundy Thursday:

4/18 at 7:00 pm

Good Friday: 4/19 at 7:00 pm

Easter Sunrise: 4/21 at 7:00 am

Easter Morning: 4/21 at 10 am

St. Philip’s Food Pantry Throughout March and April our

church is responsible for staffing at

St. Phillips Lutheran Church

at 1790 Fort St, Trenton, MI on

Wednesdays from 11:00 am—2:00 pm

There is a sign up sheet for volunteers on the piano in the lounge.

34th annual concert for the Grosse Ile chorale

Will be held Sunday, March 24th at 3PM at Grosse Ile Presbyterian church.

It will include 'the spiritual and gospel experience' of Stacey Gibbs who will be directing several

pieces. A small reception will follow the concert.

There is no charge for the concert, but a free will offering is appreciated.

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Trenton First UMC and Community Announcements Continued

03/07 - Brienna Haack

03/09—Donna Haack

Brian Voss

03/10—Carol Mans

Wayne Nowland

03/17 - Betty Miller

03/21- Ben Lash

03/23 - Lily Davis

03/24– Parker Roberts

03/25- Paulette Wilson

03/29 - Diane Hiddleson

Lenten Special Offerings Each week in Lent we are challenged to give to a mission project or organization that does work in our community. This year the schedule is as fol-lows:

Sun., March 10– 1st Sunday in Lent

Special (Monetary) Collection for ChristNet

Rotating Homeless Shelter

Sun., March 17- 2nd Sunday in Lent

St. Philip Lutheran Food Pantry

Non-Perishable Packaged and Canned Goods: Meat Products, Vegetables, Soups, etc.

Sun., March 24- 3rd Sunday In Lent

Rockwood Men's Home

Hygiene Items (except razors) - deodorant, tooth-paste, tooth brushes, etc. Towels,

Wash Cloths, Dish Towels

Sun., March 31- 4th Sunday in Lent

Soup Kitchen

Special (Monetary) Collection for our Soup Kitchen

Sun., April 7- 5th Sunday in Lent

First Step (for survivors of domestic and

sexual abuse)

Baby -Toddler Products: Lotion, Wipes, Diapers, Powder, etc.. Personal Hygiene Items:

Toothpaste, Tooth Brushes, Shampoo, Soap, etc.

Sun., April 14- Palm Sunday

ChristNet Daytime Center

Paper Dinner Plates, 6 oz. Coffee Cups, Ground Coffee (Regular & Decaf), Napkins

Easter Flowers

If you want to order Easter flowers in memory or in honor of a loved

one, please fill out the form enclosed, and re-turn it no later than March 31st. Your infor-mation will be printed in the Easter bulletin.

You may pick up your flowers after the Easter service, or leave them to decorate the church for the next several weeks. Extra forms are in the lounge.

First United Methodist Church

2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI 48183 734-676-2066

Pastor Heidi’s Contact Information: Cell: (734) 407-9515

E-mail: hcreinker@gmail.com

Facebook: Heidi Reinker

Facebook: first united methodist of trenton Website: www.firstunitedmethodistoftrenton.com

E-mail: trentonfumc@gmail.com

Ministers: All The People

Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker

Church Admin: Ramona Moyski

Organist: Jeff Burke

Custodian: Karen Roberts

Using the QR Code at right

March

Sunday: 3/17: Second Sunday of Lent

Soup and Salad Potluck Luncheon

Monday: 3/18: 8 am breakfast and devotions at Moms Restaurant;

7 pm Church Council meeting.

Tuesday: 3/19: 1 pm Bible study on Amos

Wednesday: 3/20: 7 pm Lenten Study- “Love Does” at 7 pm

Thursday: 3/21: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band

Sunday: 3/24: Third Sunday of Lent

Tuesday: 3/26: 1 pm Bible study on Amos

Wednesday: 3/27: 7 pm Lenten Study- “Love Does” at 7 pm

Thursday: 3/28: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band

Sunday: 3/31: Fourth Sunday of Lent

6 pm Methodiners at Taza Fresh Grill in Southgate